Peyzaj ve Süs Bitkileri Yetiştiriciliği (Ormancılık MYO) Ön Lisans Diploması

ISCED (2013) 005.0812.003

ISCED (2013) 005.0812.003

It is to raise intermediate staff who are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills in this field, who can produce, grow, maintain and protect any kind of woody and herbaceous plant material with aesthetic function, in a nature-friendly and economical way using both classic and modern techniques, and who are sensitive in terms of aesthetics.

Education and training are conducted through formal learning modalities. Additionally, practical training is provided in laboratories and workshops within higher education institutions or as internships in industry and workplaces

• Having basic, current, and applied knowledge about the profession
• Having knowledge about occupational health and safety, environmental awareness, and quality processes
• Following current developments and practices in the profession and to use them effectively
• Effective use of information technologies (software, programs, animations, etc.) related to the profession.
• Having the ability to independently evaluate professional problems and issues with an analytical and critical approach and propose solutions.
• Presenting ideas effectively through written and verbal communication at the level of knowledge and skills and expressing them clearly.
• Taking responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in applications related to the field.
• Having awareness about career management and lifelong learning
• Having social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting data related to the field, applying it and announcing the results.
• Following the information in the field and communicating with colleagues using a foreign language.
• Performs the production, maintanence, pruning and harvesting of lansdscape and ornamental plants
• Defining and solving the physiological and plant protection problems of landscape and ornamental plants
• Applying structural and plant materials used in landscape and ornamental plant applications in a sustainable manner

Possesses the key competencies listed below at an advanced level.

1. Reading and writing competence.
2. Multilingual competence.
3. Mathematical competence and competence in science, technology and engineering.
4. Digital competence.
5. Personal, social and learning to learn competence.
6. Civic competence.
7. Entrepreneurial competence.
8. Cultural awareness and expression competence.

1. Measurement and evaluation methods; Exam types and their contribution to the course success grade are determined by the senates of Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa in accordance with the basic principles determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) on these issues.
2. In assessment, various methods such as assignments, projects, practical applications, interim exams, and end-of-term exams are employed, and these are announced in course outlines
3. In evaluating student performance, relative grading systems based on letter grades and numeric scales (out of 4) are utilized.

The points and letter equivalents of grades and the grade ranges in the absolute evaluation system are given below:

AA (4,00): Excellent (88 – 100); BA (3,50): Very Good (80 – 87); BB (3,00): Good (73 – 79); CB (2,50): Average (66 – 72); CC (2,00): Satisfactory (60 – 65); DC (1,50): Conditional Pass (55 – 59); DD (1,00): Conditional Pass (50 – 54) FF (0,00): Failed (0 – 49); FD (0,00): Absentee; G: Pass (for uncredited courses); M: Exempt

1. To oversee the quality of higher education programs;

   - YÖK is responsible for planning, organizing, managing and supervising education and training and other activities in higher education institutions.

   - "University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports" of higher education institutions prepared within the framework of the criteria determined by YÖK are published every year. The reports prepared according to these reports, including quantitative and qualitative evaluations of higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.

   - "Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report" containing academic, administrative and financial data of foundation higher education institutions is published annually by CoHE. These reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations of foundation higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.

   Quality assurance of associate degree programs in higher education is ensured according to the "Procedures and Principles for Ensuring Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programs":

   1. Creation and Approval of Curricula:

   1.1. YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required for the opening of associate degree departments and programs in higher education institutions.

   1.2. The curriculum of associate degree programs in higher education institutions and the learning outcomes that each program will provide to the student are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

   1.3. The curricula of the National Core Curricula are adopted by the relevant Council of Deans and implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of the Council of Higher Education.

   2. Assessment and Evaluation: The measurement and evaluation of the learning outcomes of each associate degree programs is carried out according to the teaching and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

   3. Certification: Students enrolled in associate degree programs, if they successfully complete the course credits and other obligations determined by higher education institutions; receive an associate degree diploma.

   4. Self-Assessment-External Evaluation: Higher education institutions, in the context of continuous monitoring, enter the "Institutional Internal Evaluation Reports" of the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Council (YÖKAK) at the beginning of each year. YÖKAK shares the "Institutional Feedback Report" prepared for the external evaluation of higher education institutions with the public. In addition, accreditation decisions issued by accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by YÖKAK also indicate that the quality assurance of the qualifications of the programs is ensured. YÖKAK conducts regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined in accordance with the legislation.

   Landscape Design and Cultivation of Ornamental Plants Associate Degree Program (Turkish) has been accredited by MEDEK (Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Vocational Education (MEDEK).

   Accreditation start/end date: 01.01.2025 / 31.12.2026

To be placed in the relevant associate degree program of the higher education institution as a result of the central examination conducted by the Measurement, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM), the procedures and principles of which are determined by YÖK.

1. Students who graduate from vocational associate degree programs can transfer

vertically to undergraduate programs because of the Vertical Transfer Exam

(DGS) conducted by ÖSYM. Vertical transfer quotas are determined by the

decision of YÖK so that they do not exceed ten percent of the quota determined

in the related undergraduate programs.

2. Vocational associate degree students have the right to participate in double

major programs opened by the higher education institutions they are studying in.

Students registered in double major programs can take courses from both

diploma programs simultaneously and receive two separate associate degree

diplomas if they are successful.

1. Higher Education Law No. 2547

1.1. Regulation on the Principles of Transferring Between Associate and

Undergraduate Programs, Double Major, Minor and Inter-Institutional Credit

Transfer in Higher Education Institutions

1.2. Regulation on the Continuation of Graduates of Vocational Schools and

Open Education Associate Degree Programs to Undergraduate Education

Law No. 2547 on Higher Education (Additional Article-35)

2.1. Regulation on Higher Education Quality Assurance and Higher Education

Quality Board

The qualification is valid continuously.